Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Wednesday, 10/29/08 and Thursday, 10/30/08. If you have any information pertaining to any of these cases or other criminal or suspicious activity, please contact the UT Police Department at 512-471-4441. BEAUFORD H. JESTER CENTER, 201 East 21st Street Criminal Trespass Warning / Assist Outside Agency / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: A non-UT subject was observed pacing around the bicycle racks on the west side of the dormitory. The subject was found to have an outstanding outside agency arrest warrant for the possession of drug paraphernalia. The subject was also found to be in possession of a small glass pipe containing a white powdery residue. The subject was also found to be in possession of several tools commonly used to commit bicycle thefts. In addition to other law enforcement action taken, the subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 10/30/08 at 12:05 a.m. BEAUFORD H. JESTER CENTER, 201 East 21st Street Assault: Two UT students engaged in an argument that led to one grabbing the other. The student that was grabbed brandished a knife and the encounter ended. No one was injured and both parties refused to file charges. Occurred on 10/29/08 at 9:40 p.m. Crime Prevention Tip: Fortunately in this case, cooler heads prevailed before someone was injured. Sadly, the cooling of said heads did not happen before the two individuals escalated an argument into physical contact. I've long said the best way to avoid a confrontation is to not be there when it happens. If you feel a situation is escalating, then simply leave the area. UNION BUILDING, #4 West Mall Criminal Mischief: An unknown person used an undetermined sharp implement to scratch faint images into the wall of a 2nd floor men's restroom stall. Repair cost: $200.00. Reported on 10/29/08 at 10:09 a.m. UT ADMINISTRATION PARKING GARAGE, 1616 Guadalupe Theft: A yellow Varsity bicycle and a box containing 11 u-locks was stolen form a fenced-in portion of the parking garage. The barbwire around the top of the fence looked as if it had been disturbed by the culprit who was believed to have climbed the fence. Loss value: $220.00. Occurred between 10/09/08 and 10/23/08. UT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 2200 East 6th Street Criminal Mischief: An unknown subject(s) removed the wooden lattice form the bottom of one of the school's portable buildings. The building was checked and there were no further signs of criminal activity. Repair cost: $100.00. Discovered on 10/30/08 at 3:30 a.m. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, The University of Texas Police Department responded to 11 alarm calls, 1 medical emergency report, 1 unsecured door report, 1 suspicious person report, 1 suspicious substance call, 1 welfare concern reports and 1 public assist request between 10/29/08 and 10/30/08. If you are a faculty or staff member that has been affected by a crime, the UT Employee Assistance Program (471-3366) is available for counseling and referrals to other appropriate services. http://www.utexas.edu/hr/eap/ To view a map of the campus visit: http://www.utexas.edu/parking/maps/index.html RAD Program For Women, Now Available (Classes are FREE) Advanced RAD Classes Being Held for RAD Class Graduates The RAD program is a 16-hour course of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women that covers assault prevention and risk reduction while progressing on to basic hands-on defense training. http://www.utexas.edu/police/rad/ Defensive Driving: Learn Defensive Driving from a UTPD Police Officer. UTPD generally schedules a Defensive Driving Class approximately once a month – based on need. The classes meet in the University Police Building, Room 1.318, located at 2201 Robert Dedman Dr (east of Memorial Stadium). The cost for the course is $25.00 (check or cash) payable on class date. If paying in cash, please bring the exact amount because change may not be available. You will also need to bring your driver's license. For more information, to check for the next available class time or to register on-line go to: http://www.utexas.edu/police/services/defensive_driving.php Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL) The Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL) is a partnership among the Office of the Dean of Students, Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and the University of Texas Police Department (UTPD). BCAL provides a central resource for UT faculty, students, and staff who may have concerns about the behavior or well-being of another member of the campus community. By calling BCAL at 512-232-5050, callers may talk with trained staff members who will assist the caller in exploring available options and strategies as well as referrals to appropriate campus support networks. For more information on BCAL, visit the BCAL Web site at www.utexas.edu/safety/bcal or call 512-232-5050. Contact UT Police at 471-4441 if you have any information regarding any of the above incidents or call 911 regarding suspicious persons, suspicious activities or crime. Your call may help solve or prevent a crime. Campus Watch comments should be directed to Officer Darrell Halstead at 512-232-9634 or via e-mail to Darrell.halstead@austin.utexas.edu . Prepared by WRP ISA To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php
